Subtract 8/27 from 8/60
8/60 - 8/27 is -22/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/540 - 160/540 = 72 - 160/540 = -88/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/135
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